City Council Agenda – May 18 2020 Havre de GraceCity Council Agenda – May 18 2020 Click Here to view the meeting on Youtube PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & LIVE-STREAM OF THE MAY 18, 2020 HAVRE DE GRACE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION, FOLLOWED BY THE COUNCIL MEETING The Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace will convene in the Council Chambers at 711 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace, Maryland to hold a virtual City Council BUDGET WORK SESSION on May 18, 2020, at 6PM. The Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace will convene in the Council Chambers at 711 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace, Maryland to hold a virtual City Council Meeting on May 18, 2020 beginning at 7 PM. The Council intends to close the meeting during item 10 “Old Business” to consider the advice of legal counsel regarding pending litigation. The public may observe the open session and the vote of Council to move into closed session at this time. The Council President will read into the record a closing statement. The Council will reconvene in open session after the closed session. Public comments will be received on Agenda Items. In order to ensure compliance with the Governor’s social distancing orders, anyone from the Public wishing to speak may do so as follows: (1) Prior to 12 pm on May 18th, 2020 citizens my call or email Ms. Resa Laird at 410-939-1800 x 1138 or Resal@havredegracemd.com. All comments will be read into the record; or (2) Attend the meeting- arriving at City Hall no later than 7pm and waiting in your car for social distancing directions by a City Staff person. Once your comments are presented to the Mayor and City Council, you will be asked to leave City Hall Citizens wishing to view the meeting should visit the City of Havre de Grace website www.havredegracemd.gov on Monday May 18th at 7 pm and click on the live stream video icon. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 18, 2020 7:00 p.m. View Meeting Documents 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Opening Prayer: Submitted by Pastor Vincent Austin of Agape Church. Shared by (CM Zinner) 5. Approval of the Minutes: A. Council Meeting Minutes- May 4, 2020 6. Comments from Mayor Martin 7. Comments from Citizens on Agenda items. 8. Recognitions: Presented by Mayor Martin A. City of Havre de Grace Police Department 9. Resolutions: A. Resolution concerning Boundary Lines of the Eastern end of Congress Ave. and the Dimensions of Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park: (CP Glenn) A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF ARTICLE XI-E OF THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 33, 34, 65 AND 66 CONFIRMING, RATIFYING, AND APPROVING THE CITY BOUNDARY OF THE EASTERN END OF CONGRESS AVENUE AND THE DIMENSIONS OF FRANK J. HUTCHINS MEMORIAL PARK B. Resolution concerning Policy for use of City Public Ways and Sidewalks by Mobile Food Trucks: (CP Glenn) A RESOLUTION BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY UNDER THE MARYLAND CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XI-E, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE MARYLAND ANNOTATED CODE, AND HAVRE DE GRACE CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 33, 34 65, 66, AND 67, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR USE OF CITY PUBLIC WAYS AND SIDEWALKS BY MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS 10. Ordinance A. Ordinance 1033 Concerning FY 2021 Tax Rates – Second Reading: (CM Robertson) AN ORDINANCE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE, MARYLAND, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY PROVIDED BY THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND TAX-PROPERTY ARTICLE TITLE 6 AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, FIXING THE TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021 ON EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) OF ASSESSABLE REAL PROPERTY, PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL TAX LEVIED WITHIN THE CRITICAL AREA SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT AND SETTING THE SERVICE CHARGE FOR THE SEMI-ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT OPTION. B. Ordinance 1034 Concerning FY 2021 Water Sewer Rate and Service Participation Fees – Second Reading: (CM Robertson) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF HAVRE DE GRACE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE OF THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND THE CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 33 AND 34 AND CITY CODE CHAPTER 196 AND EXHIBIT A THERETO, ESTABLISHING THE CITY WATER AND SEWER RATES AND SERVICE PARTICIPATION FEES FOR THE USERS OF THE CITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM. 11. Old Business: A. Pensell Litigation Update – Closed Session (CP Glenn) 12. New Business: None 13. Directors Report: A. Mr. Patrick Sypolt – Director of Administration B. Mr. Shane Grimm – Director of Planning C. Mrs. Erika Quesenbery Sturgill – Director of Economic Development D. Mr. George DeHority – Director of Finance E. Mr. Tim Whittie – Director of Public Works F. Chief Teresa Walter – Chief of Police 14. Business from Mayor Martin 15. Business from Council: A. Council Member Ringsaker B. Council Member Boyer C. Council Member Robertson D. Council Member Martin E. Council Member Zinner F. Business from Council President Glenn 16. Adjournment
